Updated: 8/20/2018 | August 20th, 2018 Backpacking. It’s more than just slinging a pack over your shoulder and setting off into the wild blue yonder. It’s a way of seeing the world and interacting with it. It embraces chaos, challenges, and serendipity. It’s wanting to get under the skin of a destination, to get out of your comfort zone, to try new foods, meet new people, and skip the fancy resorts. Backpacking isn’t a vacation. It’s an adventure. It’s a way of life. When people ask me what kind of traveler I am, I always say I’m a backpacker. It’s just who I am as a person. Even as I get older, it’s a style of travel I continue to identify with. But how do you know if you’re a backpacker at heart? Here are 47 tell-tale signs that you too might be backpacker: ... read more

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